Sticks Research Agency Media Services

Commission Research

How to Commission Research

If you would like commission independent research for any area of the media we suggest that you contact us directly to discuss your research needs and whether the project is viable.

We do not undertake research unless we feel that there is a good chance of achieving concrete results - although (like most researchers) we can never guarantee success.

New Ideas

Sticks Research Agency is in an ideal position to help those who are developing ideas and programme strands. Our ability to provide tangible evidence to both support and advance proposals could prove invaluable in creating powerful briefs. If you have an idea that needs to be developed into a workable format before pitching to broadcasters, please contact us to discuss how we can help.

Contact Us

We can be contacted in one of the following ways:

Tel:	07944 046 057
Email:	sarahj@stick.org.uk
Address:	Flat 3 70-72 Broad Street Teddington Middlesex TW11 8QY

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Terms and Conditions

When you commission us to undertake research, you will receive:

research notes and report
photocopies (if requested)
Advice on any further research request

Work at The National Archives will be completed (where possible) within 4 weeks of the agreed start date. For work outside TNA, or for longer projects, a research framework will be negotiated in advance, and a report will be submitted within a week of the end of the agreed research period.

Prices

We try to offer competitive prices, whilst reflecting the depth of experience and specialist knowledge of our researchers. All rates quoted throughout this site exclude the cost of photocopies and travel expenses to all non-TNA archives. No photocopies will be made, or external archives visited, without prior consultation. For a full list of our prices, please click here.

We are proud to be members of Pro Researchers in Archives (PRA) and adhere to their Terms & Conditions and Code of Contact. Click on the logo for further information.

Payment

Unlike some researchers, we do not request payment up front; but this means that we trust you to pay us promptly once we have completed your work. You will be invoiced for the work, and payment should be made with cash, or personal cheque made payable to 'Nick Barratt', and sent within 7 days of receipt of an invoice to the address listed above. A receipt can be provided on request.
However, if payment is not forthcoming, we reserve the right to place the outstanding sum in the hands of Sovereign Legal Services, a debt collection agency. This may result in additional administrative costs and, if necessary, court fees and interest charges.

We frequently receive requests for research from individuals overseas. Whilst we are happy to accept payment in your currency, to cover the conversion fees charged by our British bank we add £8 to the invoice. Alternatively you may prefer to arrange a bankers' draft in sterling with your bank. Please let us know which method of payment you would prefer.

Sticks Media Services include - history research, specialist archive research, genealogy (family history research), house history research, military research, television research, research at The National Archives TNA, Family Records Centre, British Library, London Metropolitan Archives and institutions throughout the UK, expert on-screen advice from Dr Nick Barratt

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